BMW 5 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S80.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
11.3
BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
770 km on highway
880 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
Used also on Volvo XC60
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.49 m
BMW 5 series and Volvo S80 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
480 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 40 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S80.
